Fifty Fathoms Tribute to MIL-SPEC 5008-1130-B52A
Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC 5008-1130-B52A
40.3mm, Black
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Blancpain
Blancpain
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms: The Legend That Set the Standard for Modern Diver's Watches
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is an iconic collection that was born in 1953 as the world’s first modern diver’s watch, Setting all the standards for diver’s watches. Developed at the request of the French Navy’s special forces, It was the first to feature all the essential elements of a modern diver’s watch: water resistance, A unidirectional rotating bezel, Luminous indexes, An automatic movement and an anti-magnetic case.
Since its launch, Fifty Fathoms has been adopted by the military and professional divers of many countries, Including France, The United States, And Germany, And has also gained great popularity among the general public after appearing in Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s film, The World of Silence. Since then, Blancpain has expanded its lineup with various complications, Such as chronographs, GMTs, And tourbillons, And various materials and sizes, Such as titanium, Gold, And steel. Fifty Fathoms continues to be the standard for professional diver’s watches and an icon representing Blancpain’s innovation and tradition.
Dial color
Black
Glass
Sapphire crystal
Case material
Stainless steel
Case diameter
40.3mm
Case thickness
13mm
Bracelet material
Sale Canvas
Types of bracelets
Strap
Bezel material
Stainless steel, Sapphire insert
Bezel types
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Waterproof
300m
Movement
Self-winding
Caliber
Cal. 1151
Frequency
21, 600 vibrations
Power reserve
About 100 hours

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